A new year means a new set of trending colors for the style set to swoon over. Last year was all about butter yellow; before that, Barbie pink and a highlighter shade of Brat greenwere the moment. But fashion experts predict that something a little less definitive will infiltrate the market in 2026. Enter specific hues and color combinations that are as vibrant as they are complimentary to each other. “Most of us aren’t living in just one mood or style; instead we’re balancing calm with chaos, and seriousness with play,” says Xanthe Wells, VP of Global Creative at Pinterest. The colors of 2026, she adds: “really capture how layered life feels right now.”
More than a handful of bright colors have already popped up on runways, red carpets, and street-style looks for 2026, proving that the muted neutrals that defined “quiet luxury” are on the decline and something more effervescent is blooming in its place. From traditional primary pigments —red, blue, and yellow —to unexpected pairings like chocolate brown and frost blue, this more dynamic approach is a great opportunity to let your mood shine. “Color has become a language people use to express who they are and intentionally shape how they want to feel,” Wells says. Not yet convinced? Continue ahead for more about the colors that will reign supreme in 2026 fashion.
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